Chris: Loving husband to Timmarie. Fierce father to Addie and Brody. Loves Jesus, MMA fighting, Diet Coke and a good card game. His heart can be found in a pile of mush when holding Koleson or any other baby. He is also known as Addison's hero or Brody's wrestling partner.

Addison: 7 year old Jesus freak with more attitude than one could ever prepare for. She loves making up dances and teaching them to Alivia, asking for a sister, and second grade. This girl will mother anyone and anything. She also enjoys wearing mismatched earrings and did I mention asking for a sister?

Brody: 5 year old autistic phenom. Or at least we think so. He loves Disneyland, coffee, phonograms, animals, and the computer. He also enjoys taking everything you could possibly google about autism and blowing it right out of the water. Most endearing, he likes to cause trouble and then smile and hug his way out of it.

Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Recap - Random Mom Style

In true random mom fashion, we have decided to recap the 2012 year...in random order. Without further ado:February: We had a Valentine's Celebration Dinner. Cheers! Please note that the 2 year old had the caffeinated beverage.

And Chris brought his Valentines some chocolate.

October: The kids did some pumpkin decorating. Since it's still a million degrees here in October, it is better to just decorate the outside rather than carving a pumpkin.

May: Koli started preschool! And Dareth survived with few tears.

March: Our church moved locations. This was our last Sunday in the old building. Many tears were shed by Dareth this day. All of our children were dedicated to the Lord in this building.

August: The kids all started a new school year!

And the first school injury was sustained just a few days into the year.

January: The first trampoline injury occured. Poor Alivia.

April: Koleson and Brody "played" soccer, their first attempt at "organized" sports. Neither one was a big fan.

June: We surprised a dear friend with a trip to her dream vacation spot - London!

We also took a weekend vacay to San Diego - so fun!

November: We spent lots of time at the State Fair - riding rides, playing games, petting animals, and eating corn and cucumbers on a stick!

July: Dareth's children escaped the heat without her. And Timmarie's family skipped town and headed to the Pacific Northwest. Dareth stayed behind and wept.

December: There were Christmas programs...

And visits with cross country friends...

And a cruise in which photographers make you pose with ridiculous props. So we made the best of it.

September: We hopped up to Vegas and got to meet Twitch from So You Think You Can Dance.

Dareth. I am a girl journeying through this life trying to enjoy as many moments as possible. I desire to please God with my life on this earth while looking forward to heaven. I hope to enjoy as many vacations as possible along the way.
Alivia, 7 years old. She is kind-hearted and opinionated. She is a unique blend of rule-follower and boundary pusher. She is crafty and creative. She loves Jesus. She has a strong sense of justice. This girl makes my life bright.
Koleson, 3 years old. He is loving and affectionate and loves all things electronical. He takes his time doing things in his own time, but when he's ready, he tackles it full on. He loves his people and his church and asks to see them daily. This boy makes my life bright.